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Pension scheme, UBS divest energy companies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
... an important issue like climate change to achieve better risk-adjusted returns for our members." Also commenting, UBS AM head of thematic engagement and collaboration Francis Condon said: "We view engagement as fundamental to any sustainable investing ...

Firetrail Investments launches global equity fund

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2021
... investing in Australian and global equities, including 28 years at Macquarie Group where he was an executive director and head of listed equities. Miller and Gray both bring deep fundamental analysis and portfolio management expertise to their roles ...

NZ Super awards passive ESG mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... for NZ Super, tailored to its performance and responsible investment requirements. UBS Asset Management ANZ's interim head John Mowat said the fund manager is delighted to partner with a leader in responsible investment such as NZ Super. "... we're ...

SSGA creates regional ESG role

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... environmental, social and governance investment strategist for the Asia Pacific region. She reports to Karen Wong, the global head of ESG and sustainable investing, and regionally to Michele Barlow, head of strategy and research for Asia Pacific. At ...

Cbus strengthens in-house investment team

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... at Cbus heading towards 40%, the super fund has made a raft of appointments in support and announced the retirement of its head of private markets. Cbus chief investment officer Kristian Fok announced the shakeup in the investment team this morning ...

Robeco launches new sustainable index fund

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 6 DEC 2021
... launching a fund offering Australian investors a sustainable alternative to passive investments was a logical development," head of Robeco Australia, New Zealand and Oceania Stephen Dennis said. "The fund addresses the pitfalls of passive investing ...

WTW Australia names head of sustainable investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 NOV 2021
Willis Towers Watson has appointed a head of sustainable investment, promoting a senior investment consultant to the newly created role. Tim Unger has been appointed head of sustainable investment for Australia effective immediately. He's been with ...

NZ Super Fund commits $140m to sustainable real estate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2021
... largest asset class in the world and consumes around 40% of the world's energy," Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation head of external investments and partnerships Del Hart said. "In addition to delivering attractive returns, we expect this investment ...

QIC names Frawley's successor

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2021
Following a global executive search, QIC has named its new chief as the incumbent steps down next year. Lendlease group head of investments Kylie Rampa will commence as QIC's chief executive in April 2022 as Damien Frawley caps off 10 years with ...

AMP continues to lose ESG investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
... that derive a significant portion of revenue from nuclear weapons, land mines, cluster munitions, and so on. Morningstar head of manager selection Grant Kennaway said the rate of growth in the sustainable fund market continues to be strong, but the Australian ...